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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.08, 1,411.32 and 858.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.08, 1,411.32 and 858.60 is: 1,280.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.08 : 1,411.32 = 858.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.08/1,411.32 = 858.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.08x = 1,411.32 × 858.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.08x = 1,211,762.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,762.57/946.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.82

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